Delaine Meeks
Dalton,GA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Certified and licensed in the State of Texas and recognized as highly qualified educator. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Teacher (Math and Reading)
Italy Independent School District
Italy, TX
08.2017 - 11.2022
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Math Intervention Specialist
Cedar Hill ISD
Cedar Hill, TX
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided academic support and tutoring to struggling students in 3rd, 7th and 8th-grade mathematics in preparation for state standardized testing.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Prepared and administered formal and informal assessments to gauge how well students were learning.
- Communicated frequently with students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Provided meaningful math instruction and adjusted teaching strategies to improve math skills of children.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Proctored state assessment to students to promote educational growth.
Academic Interventionist
Faith Family Academy Charter School
Dallas, TX
08.2012 - 12.2016
- Analyzed student files and performance data to identify at-risk students.
- Assisted teachers in developing activities and strategies for improvement of instruction and student performance.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Worked with small groups of students to provide research based Tier II and Tier III interventions.
- Applied proven strategies to develop daily lesson plans and activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Special Education Teacher
Italy ISD
Italy, TX
08.2006 - 05.2012
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.1999
Skills
- Student records management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Classroom management
- Elementary education
- Special education
- Middle school education
- Differentiated instruction
- Problem-Solving
- Team-building
- Excellent Communication
- Trained in CPI
- Planning and Coordination
Timeline
Resource Teacher (Math and Reading)
Italy Independent School District
08.2017 - 11.2022
Math Intervention Specialist
Cedar Hill ISD
02.2016 - 05.2017
Academic Interventionist
Faith Family Academy Charter School
08.2012 - 12.2016
Special Education Teacher
Italy ISD
08.2006 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
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